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IOP Midlands retweeted
The #IOPAwards24 winners are now live on our website. Keep an eye out on our feed across this week and next for details of all our winners from academia, schools and civil society.
Congratulations to all our winners! You can view the full list here: iop.org/about/awards/2024-io…
IOP Midlands retweeted
🚀 The IOP Space Group is hosting a hybrid event—a Discussion on the National Space Strategy—on October 7th!
Featuring insights from Dr. Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, on the published National Space Strategy.
Register here:
iop.eventsair.com/dnss2024/r… 🌍
#SpaceStrategy
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IOP members, want to make a difference in your #physics community and contribute to its development? Nominate yourself for a role in the IOP Special Interest Group, Nation and Branch Committees. Nominations close 20 May. For more info: mi-nomination.com/iop
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IOP Midlands retweeted
There's still time to register #free for the next @IoPDerby evening talk, 11 April, by UK Atomic Energy Authority speaker, Michael Lord, about fusion #energy and the technical challenges being overcome by the STEP fuel cycle team ➡️iop.org/events/fusion-techno…
Learn more about the UK's prototype fusion #energy plant which will be built at #WestBurton #Nottinghamshire @IoPDerby next #physics talk on 11 April at the Museum of Making, Derby ➡️iop.org/events/fusion-techno…
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IOP Midlands retweeted
The Phillips Award recognises members who have played a significant role for the IOP, with innovative ideas or activities that have made major contributions to our objectives.
Nominate someone you know or self-nominate here: iop.awardsplatform.com
#IOPAwards24
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IOP Midlands retweeted
Is your business, or do you know of a business, working on taking #quantum technology products or solutions to market? Why not nominate it for the qBIG prize! Nominations close 24 January. The prize is sponsored by @QuantumExp. Find out more here: iop.org/physics-community/sp…
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IOP Midlands retweeted
Nominate yourself or someone you know for the #IOPAwards24 Medals and Prizes! Brilliant physics is everywhere - help us celebrate and share the brilliance. Nominations close midday 15 January. Find out more here: iop.org/awards
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A v.proud moment ☺️ 150+ children, parents, grandparents, carers & teachers from across #Stoke & beyond, engaging in cutting edge #Science c/o of the @IOPMidlands @KeeleUniversity #Physics Centre steaming the brilliant live recording of this year's @Ri_Science Xmas lecture #2 👏
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Nominations for the Vacuum Group Thesis Prize is open! Qualifying research includes, but is not limited to, fundamental work in vacuum and/or the novel use of vacuum techniques and/or applications of vacuum. Applications close 26 April 2024. Find out more: iop.org/physics-community/sp…
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IOP Midlands retweeted
Thank you @IOPMidlands for making such things possible! On behalf of a ravished audience, that will look at the big puzzle that is our Universe a bit differently after this Evening.
Thank you Prof. @MeteAtature for taking the time to visit us @wlv_uni and giving so much of yourself to inspire and share your insights on Science, Physics and the Understanding of It All. What a journey it has been today! We all enjoyed every minute of it! It's been a privilege.
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Teaching KS3/4 physics in & around Birmingham without physics specialism?
FREE #SKPT CPD on #Energy starting 19/01 hosted by @BishopChalloner
Ltd spaces - don’t miss out! @IOPMidlands @iopsw @CentralMidSLP @STEMLearningUK @IOPTeaching
Book now: 👉 loom.ly/A6ebXyE
ALT Two teachers doing an experiment by weighing objects.
IOP Midlands retweeted
Are you curious about starting a career in physics teaching? Join us online to get expert advice and discover if teaching is right for you: The day in the Life of a Physics Teacher - Wednesday 13 December 2023, 4pm – 5pm. Find out more and register here: bit.ly/4a5NirU
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IOP Midlands retweeted
The report, released today, says “we stand at a crossroads” regarding climate change, with more support needed to tackle what the IOP calls “the defining challenge of our time”. Click below to read more. ow.ly/r8Yj50QbpEy
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Pleased that @WilliamJHague’s article in yesterday’s @thetimes makes the case that science takes long term commitment from government. My response on behalf of IOP @PhysicsNews in today’s @thetimes below.
Getting to net zero will take all our ingenuity(£) thetimes.co.uk/article/7f596…
IOP Midlands retweeted
Happy #WorldPhysicsDay! From developing new technologies to advancing our understanding of the universe, #physics plays a vital role in shaping our world. Have a look at the impact and value physics has to the economy, and our aspirations: iop.org/strategy/our-impact/…
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IOP Midlands retweeted
Your child doesn’t need to be a #physics whizz to enter The Eurekas. Whether they’re into sport, music, baking or saving the planet, this #competition is for them! Encourage them to enter and they could win up to £1000/€1200 💰! Learn more: theeurekas.co.uk/get-involve…
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Ever wondered what it's like to teach #physics? Come along to our free webinar next Tuesday 4pm to 5pm to get insights into teaching physics, including info on what a typical day looks like, career progression & managing practical lessons. Register here: bit.ly/410Ue4F
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If you use social media to promote #physics, we’ve got a free guide designed to help with inclusivity, accessibility, creating assets & more. Download the guide here: iop.org/SocialMediaGuide
#IOPLimitLess
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Today we’re kicking off an exciting #IOPLimitLess mission, #BinTheBoffin. We’re challenging the media's use of the term boffin to combat the unhelpful, stereotypical depiction of physics & physicists. Find out how you can support our mission: iop.org/BintheBoffin